Certified Neurophysiology Technician - Neurodiagnostics

Nevada System of Higher Education•Chicago, IL

4d•$35 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Neurophysiology Technician - Neurodiagnostics position at Swedish Hospital is a full-time role responsible for providing age-appropriate care to patients. The technician will perform various EEG tests, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and Ambulatory, as well as potentially a second modality such as NCS/EMG, Autonomics, or EPs. This role involves maintaining logs and records, ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, and performing clerical duties like scheduling and patient charge completion. The technician will also contribute to a positive team culture, investigate and resolve complaints, and support the training and evaluation of new staff.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months experience in related field.
Must have college level neuroanatomy knowledge
Competency in medical terminology
Must be able to perform all neurophysiology lab testing modalities
Must be able to work independently, recognize problems and take the initiative to resolve them
Must be able to work well with external customers of all ages (birth to geriatric)
Must act as a team builder by demonstrating leadership and handling change effectively
Must be a model for Always Behaviors by treating all external customers (patients, families and visitors) and internal customers (immediate colleagues, physicians, administration, medical and administrative director, medical, clinical and ancillary staff throughout the organization)
Must have strong communication, written and verbal skills
Registered in one or more - R.EEG T, CLTM, CNIM, R.NCS.T., R.EPT: Registered Electroencephalographic Technologist (R.EEG T) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET), OR Registered in either EEG or EP, OR Certified Neurological Intraoperative Monitoring Technologist (CNIM) - ABRET Neurodiagnostic Credentialing and Accreditation (ABRET)
Required CPR or BLS - American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Certification is Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree Preferred
Masters Degree Preferred
Certification as CNIM is desirable by the end of 2nd year of employment

Responsibilities

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served, including understanding their physical and psychological needs.
Performs EEG testing, including Routine, Long-term/Continuous, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Ambulatory, along with second modality of NCS/EMG, Autonomics, and/or EPs on patients according to established guidelines.
Maintains a variety of logs and records, including activity in log books and Quality Assurance records.
Delivers requisitions to medical records and ensures dictated reports are copied and delivered according to established procedures.
Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission, ACNS, ABRET, ASET, and NAEC.
Effectively monitors and communicates changes to management and staff.
Performs related clerical duties such as scheduling patients, answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, completing patient charges or bills, filing records, etc.
Shapes a culture of teamwork, positive morale and customer service demonstrated by excellent patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction scores.
Investigates, documents and resolves complaints or incidents concerning patients, visitors, physicians and staff, and notifies the manager of those with sensitive nature.
Supports with interviews and orientation for new trainees/employees/students, and supports in evaluation of performances when asked.